J Menopausal Med.  2015 Dec;21(3):130-132. 10.6118/jmm.2015.21.3.130.

An Ethical Issue in Medical Education of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Kim TH
• Choi SD
• Woo SH

• KMID: 2200960
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.6118/jmm.2015.21.3.130

Abstract

There are four principles of medical ethics; Beneficence, Respect for autonomy, Non-maleficence, and Justice. It is not easy to apply to principles of medical ethics in the special circumstances of obstetrics and gynecology. Student doctors must learn to be familiar with principles of medical ethics tailored to the special circumstances while the obstetrics and gynecology practice.

Keyword

Education medical graduate; Ethics; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Students

MeSH Terms

Beneficence
Education, Medical*
Ethics*
Ethics, Medical
Gynecology*
Humans
Obstetrics*
Social Justice

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